Commodity Inventory Controller Shift Sunday to Wednesday 4:00Pm-3:00Am

Sunset•Laredo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity Inventory Controller (CIC) supports inventory quality, allocation, and planning at the Laredo Distribution Center, a 187,000-square-foot refrigerated facility that operates 24/7. The role inspects product in inventory and at the docks, confirms quality against customer specifications, and ensures allocations are updated, distributed, and executed throughout the day. The CIC makes allocation decisions that support company efficiency and routes rework to production to maximize efficiencies. The position leads and develops the commodity team through training, coaching, mentoring, goal-setting, and formal performance reviews. It monitors expected inbound product 0–3 days ahead, coordinates with commodity, production, and shipping teams, and tracks team performance through department metrics. The CIC also uses the ERP system, communicates technical needs for performance improvement, and completes quality and administrative documentation. The role is based in a refrigerated warehouse, with approximately 80% of the day spent on the warehouse floor in controlled-temperature zones around 50°F. The posted schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow up effectively and handle multiple competing priorities.
Advanced computer skills, including MS Word and Excel features such as filters, sorts, pivot tables, and formulas.
Math aptitude required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of the job.
Ability to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding, and fast-paced environment as a high-performance team player.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse with controlled-temperature zones around 50°F.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, and crawl regularly.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in the produce or grocery industry highly desired.
Knowledge of Perishable Agricultural Commodities (PACA) is a plus.
Experience with an inventory management system such as NAV or JDA is desired.

Responsibilities

Inspect and sign off on product quality in inventory and/or at the docks to meet customer specifications.
Ensure product allocations are updated and distributed throughout the day and executed as expected.
Make product allocation decisions that are effective and efficient for the company.
Allocate rework to production to maximize efficiencies.
Train, coach, and motivate members of the planning and allocation team to deliver high-quality product.
Monitor expected inbound product 0–3 days in advance.
Communicate and work cohesively with cross-functional teams, including commodity, production, and shipping.
Develop, lead, and mentor the commodity team; set objectives and conduct formal performance reviews.
Monitor and verify product grading accuracy and provide feedback to production.
Maintain department metrics used to measure team performance.
Use the ERP system and communicate technical needs to improve performance.
Complete administrative tasks, including standard QA/QC forms, inspection-result logs and reports, and database data entry.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.